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HART DYKE (Brig. T., DSO)
Normandy to Arnhem: A Story of the Infantry.
1st Ed., [vii]+79pp., 4to, 9 photos., 6 fldg. maps. Sheffield: Greenup & Thompson Ltd.
1966
#69647
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Rare privately printed record, written by the CO & based on original War Diaries & other material, of the Hallamshires (4th TF Bn. York & Lancs., 49th Division) during WW2: training for D Day, "the dogged campaign in Normandy, the pursuit to the Seine & the capture of Le Havre. Then the long winter campaign in Holland... terminating in the capture of Arnhem & ultimate triumph next year." A very interesting & highly detailed account with excellent photos., maps & diagrams. Very nicely produced & rare battalion record. Paperback version, orig. paper wraps., titled in black to front (also seen in red cloth, titled in black), VG
£220
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